The Ideal Muslim C01(01)

Chapter 1 : The Muslim and His Rabb 

    i . The believer is alert .

Islam requires of the Muslim, first and foremost, that he be a true and sincere believer in Allah SWT , closely connected to Him, constantly remembering Him and putting his trust i Him, while making the effort to help himself. The Muslim should feel in the depths of his soul that he is constant need of the help and support of Allah SWT, no matter how much he may think he can do for himself .

The true and sincere Muslim is alert and open minded to the magnificence of Allah's creation. He knows that it is Almighty Allah SWT Who is in control of the affairs of the universe and of mankind. He recognizes the signs of His unlimited power in every aspect of creation, and so his faith in Allah SWT increases, he remembers Him constantly and put his trust in Him :

Behold! in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of night and day,- there are indeed Signs for men of understanding,-
~ Ali-Imraan verse 190 ~

Men who celebrate the praises of Allah, standing, sitting, and lying down on their sides, and contemplate the (wonders of) creation in the heavens and the earth, (With the thought): "Our Lord! not for naught Hast Thou created (all) this! Glory to Thee! Give us salvation from the penalty of the Fire.
~ Ali Imraan verse 191 ~

    *Source - The Ideal Muslim by Dr Muhammad Ali al-Hashimi

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